George Elmer Sullivan Obit*

George Elmer Sullivan*

The Norman Transcript

　
- George Elmer Sullivan, 82, passed from this life on earth to join with his Lord -- Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 14, 2008. His loving wife, daughter, sons, and friends were at his side at the moment of passing. George was born in Danville, Illinois, on August 21, 1925 to Claude Sullivan and Estella M. Douthitt. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, brother, first wife, and an adopted daughter. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, _______ of Norman, OK, his daughter _________of Enid, OK, his sons ________and wife _______ of Ada, OK,________and wife ________ of Drummond, OK, _________and wife_________of Houston, TX, ________and wife ______ of Norman, OK, ________and wife ________ of Norman, OK, and _________of Houston, TX. George is survived by thirteen grandchildren: ________, ___________and his wife _______, _________and his wife_______, Julie _______ and her husband______, ____________, __________, __________, _________, ___________, ___________, _________, __________, _________and ________. George had ten great grandchildren: __________, _________, _________, _________, __________, ____________, __________, ___________, ___________, and __________.

George grew up in Danville, Illinois and attended Danville High School. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a flight engineer on a B-29 bomber. He was honorably discharged on November 27, 1945. George attended Abilene Christian College. When he met his first wife, Iris Colleen Clark, at Sears, she agreed to go out on a date with him after he agreed to attend church with her. They were married on October 16, 1945 in Albuquerque, NM. George and Colleen bore one daughter, Pamela, and adopted a second daughter, Connie. Colleen passed away on March 9, 1972 in Hennessey, Oklahoma. George married Dorothy Ann Bryant on January 31, 1973. Dorothy was a high school art teacher. George loved her five boys as his own.

George entered the Ministry in 1955 and preached for churches of Christ in Moriarty, NM, Junction City, KS, Woodson, TX, Bridge City, TX, Albuquerque, NM, Ponca City, OK, Enid, OK, Hennessey, OK, Helena, OK and then Garden City, Kansas before retiring from the Ministry in 1981. Following his retirement, George continued to preach and teach the word at local churches they attended in Enid, Perkins, Tahlequah, Bethany, and then Norman, Oklahoma, where they have spent the last fifteen years.

George was truly a servant of God and a helper of people. He touched the lives of many people, preaching, teaching, counseling, and helping those in need. One of George's greatest accomplishments was his family, teaching them to love each other, respect people, and to have a servant heart. George also liked reading, Big Band music, OU Football, and OU Women's Basketball.

Following retirement from the ministry, George helped Dorothy with her artwork, traveled to art shows across the United States and enjoyed spending time with his wife, meeting others during their travels, and seeing the country. George was a faithful and loving husband, a patient and loving father, a supportive grandfather, and a loving friend. His life was a true model of Christian living, an example that will serve his family and all those he touched. He was deeply loved and will be truly missed here on earth. We will all look forward to the day we join him in heaven in the arms of Jesus.

Family will greet friends and relatives from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 17, 2008, at Havenbrook Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 18, 2008, at Havenbrook Funeral Home Chapel with Leon Dennis officiating. Private Interment will follow. Services are under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman, Oklahoma.
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